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Department of the Navy

ASTRONOMER

Washington, District of Columbia Full time

ASTRONOMER

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $84601 - $131826 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. GS-12: $101,401 - $131,826 GS-11: $84,601 - $109,975

Major Duties:

  • You will serve as an ASTRONOMER in the Earth Orientation Department, GPS Analysis Division of the U.S. NAVAL OBSERVATORY.
  • You will participate in GPS and GNSS analysis activities such as estimating satellite orbits, receiver-and satellite-clock corrections, positions of the earth's rotation pole, UT1 values, and other related quantities from GPS and GNSS measurements.
  • You will be responsible for the daily determination of earth orientation parameters using state of-the-art methods in software analysis including daily monitoring activities.
  • You will design, code, test, and implement required computer programs, and evaluate/update existing programs.
  • You will validate that existing algorithms and inputs that are currently in use at USNO produce accurate estimates with a focus on GNSS estimates.
  • You will write and present scientific/technical material to audiences and standard operating procedures.
  • You will develop and maintain knowledge in celestial mechanics, orbit determination, geodesy, geophysics, time series analysis, statistics, data analysis software, and computer programming/software design.

Qualifications: In addition to the BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS to qualify for a GS-12, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying technical knowledge in celestial mechanics, orbit determination, geodesy, geophysics, time series analysis, statistics, data analysis software, and computer programming/software design. Experience analyzing GPS or GNSS signals or processing outputs. Experience utilizing software that uses complex algorithms to estimate GPS and GNSS satellite orbits, receiver-and satellite-clock corrections, positions of the earth's rotation pole, UT1 values, and other related quantities from GPS or GNSS measurements. Experience utilizing high level computer languages such as FORTRAN, C, C++, and python. Must be capable of understanding and using LINUX computer systems with minimum delay. Experience documenting technical notes, preparing scientific papers, and presenting the results of research at scientific meetings. In addition to the BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS to qualify for a GS-11, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying technical knowledge in celestial mechanics, orbit determination, geodesy, geophysics, time series analysis, statistics, data analysis software, and computer programming/software design. Experience estimating satellite orbits, receiver-and satellite-clock corrections, positions of the earth's rotation pole, UTl values, or other related quantities from GPS or GNSS measurements. Experience utilizing high level computer languages such as FORTRAN, C, C++, and python. Must be capable of understanding and using LINUX computer systems with minimum delay. Experience documenting technical notes, preparing scientific papers, and presenting the results of research at scientific meetings. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/astronomy-and-space-science-series-1330/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: NAVOBSY_NOBS_N1-DL@navy.mil Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-13